A highlight of Black History Month at Bowdoin is always the Ebony Ball, which falls on February 22 this year. The student organizers chose “royalty” to guide this year’s theme.

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know,

As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.